Salted Cultured Dairy Spread 39% Milkfat from Japan
Minimum milkfat (39%) salted dairy spread containing lactic cultures for flavor development. Specifically entered under HTS 0405.20.60.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 10 quota for dairy products. Meets precise Chapter 4 specifications for spreadable dairy emulsions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document lactic cultures as 'harmless' per butter/dairy spread definition; ensure water-in-oil emulsion structure; track calendar year quota usage across all note 10 subheadings